UAE Golden Visa

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence programe for qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, specialists, outstanding students, and other eligible categories. It may be valid for five or ten years depending on the category.

Eligibility may apply to investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, scientists, doctors, executives, creatives, athletes, specialized professionals, outstanding students, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes, subject to category-specific criteria.

Certain investment categories require qualifying investment evidence of at least AED 2 million. Entrepreneur and specialist categories use different criteria and may not require the same investment threshold.

Yes. Eligible property investors may apply where the property or qualifying ownership share meets the applicable value and authority requirements. Dubai Land Department currently lists a threshold of at least AED 2 million for its investor Golden Visa service.

A mortgaged property may be considered under certain authority rules, provided the required bank confirmation and qualifying paid amount or ownership evidence is supplied. Requirements vary by authority and property structure.

Eligible Golden Visa holders may sponsor qualifying family members, including a spouse and children. Specific documentation, insurance, and dependency requirements may apply.

Processing time varies by category and authority. It depends on eligibility confirmation, document completeness, nominations, government approvals, medical screening, Emirates ID processing, and applicant status.

No. Approval is determined solely by the relevant UAE authority after reviewing the applicant’s eligibility, supporting documents, and compliance with the applicable category requirements.

The procedure depends on the category and authority. Some routes involve an entry permit before completing residence procedures, while certain services require the applicant to be present inside the UAE.

No. The Corporate Bridge provides eligibility assessment, document preparation, and application coordination. Golden Visas are issued only by the competent UAE immigration and residency authorities.